Lead, copper pipe reporting deadline Oct. 1
KANOPOLIS — Water topped the agenda of the Kanopolis City Council. This time, however, it wasn’t over the extensively delayed proposed water tower.
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Ellsworth intends to exceed revenue neutral rate
At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth City Council, City Administrator Dustin Stambaugh recommended the city file an official notice of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate with the Ellsworth County Clerk.According to Stambaugh, the RNR is a tax rate that would generate the same property tax...
County will not add on to courthouse
Questions regarding Grow Ellsworth County and grant writing requests were clarified Monday as the Ellsworth County Commission met with GEC Excecutive Director Stacie Schmidt, GEC Boared President Justin Lindsley and GEC Board Vice President Jon Halbgewachs.Lindsley said the organization would be...
Fort Harker Days Schedule
(Events held in Kanopolis City Park unless otherwise indicated)Friday, July 12• 5 p.m. — Sand volleyball tournament• 5-7 p.m. — Hamburger feed at the Kanopolis Community Center, sponsored by the Ellsworth County Historical Society, $7 donation per plate• 6 p.m. — Beer garden and food vendors• 6:30...
Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School second semester honor roll
Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School released the spring honor roll list.High Honor Roll (All As or all As and one B) Seniors Peyton Coonrod, Layton Leiker, Isabelle Lindsley, Emma Moore, Alyssa Rodriguez, Kameron Rohr, Ty Sunderland, Rebekah Vague, Cole Webber JuniorsAyva Ekern, Aidan Johnson, Elena...
Fort Harker Days in Kanopolis July 12-13
KANOPOLIS — Fun, food and family will once again be at the forefront Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, during the annual Fort Harker Days celebration in Kanopolis.Mayor Anthony Hopkins, who is also a member of the Fort Harker Days planning committee, said he is looking forward to the...
County approves internet contract with H&B Communications
More 2025 budget requests were fielded by the Ellsworth County Commission Monday.Ellsworth County Health Department Administrator Kerianne Ehrlich requested $416,738 for 2025.
One board position opens up on hospital board
An announcement regarding two members of the Ellsworth County Medical Center board of directors was made June 19, following an executive session to discuss data related to business, trade secrets or legal affiars (board member reappointments, recruiting).Board Member Stacie Schmidt agreed to commit...
Trap shooting event coming to Fort Harker Days
KANOPOLIS — At the June 11 meeting of the Kanopolis City Council, approval was given to a request by Tim Hays of the 4-H Club to host a trap shooting event during Fort Harker Days. It will be held in a stock trailer that has been converted to a shooting sports trailer.
Wilson council considers elimination of public forum
WILSON — At Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council, consideration began of whether or not to eliminate the public forum.“Really, all I wanted to do with this is talk about it amongst us,” Mayor Dan Taylor said.